What is the travel distance from Stockton to Merced?

Stockton and Merced are 64 miles (102 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stockton to Merced?

The majority of buses traveling from Stockton to Merced start their journey at Stockton Bus Station and wind up at Merced Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Stockton to Merced from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Stockton to Merced on September 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	1h 55m	12:55am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
7:00am	Stockton Bus Station	1h 30m	8:30am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
8:05am	Stockton ACE Station	2h 30m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	No tags
4:30pm	Stockton Bus Station	1h 30m	6:00pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
10:55am	Stockton ACE Station	1h 40m	12:35pm	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Stockton to Merced on September 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	1h 55m	12:55am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
7:00am	Stockton Bus Station	1h 30m	8:30am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
8:05am	Stockton ACE Station	2h 30m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	No tags
9:00am	Stockton	1h 45m	10:45am	Merced Bus Station	No tags
4:30pm	Stockton Bus Station	1h 30m	6:00pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:46 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stockton to Merced.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $41	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$17 - $17	Average Duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Stockton to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 1 hour 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 12mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stockton, CA to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30

Average bus trip duration1h 30m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance63 miles (101 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Amtrak

4/55,478 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5250 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5685 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.1

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Greyhound

3.5/587,277 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,669 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Stockton to Merced Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Stockton to Merced.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Stockton to Merced.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Stockton to Merced, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Stockton and Merced?

Stops in Stockton

A - Stockton Bus Station

B - Martin Luther King Blvd

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Frequently asked questions for your trip Stockton, CA - Merced

What is the travel distance from Stockton to Merced?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stockton to Merced?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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09/24

$17

09/25

$16

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$17

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$16

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The cheapest trip from Stockton, CA to Merced was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stockton, CA to Merced, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $38 for a bus ticket from Stockton, CA to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually Los Limousines, Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Tickets from Stockton, CA to Merced

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Stockton to Merced.

Bus Stockton, CA to Merced: Trip Overview

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Stockton to Merced Bus

Where are the popular stops in Stockton and Merced?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Stockton, CA - Merced

What is the travel distance from Stockton to Merced?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stockton to Merced?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Stockton, CA by bus?

You can also go to Merced by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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